LOVE :)

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I've decided to take a break with homework and write a little something about Joey.  (bragging time) 

JOEY:)

He is such an amazing man. Considering what he has been through and dealt with; he is still a strong and loving guy. He has the biggest heart. He works so freaking hard it is unbelievable. I know some people know he works two jobs, but they never really realize what his jobs do to him and how much he is actually working. Both jobs are hard labor non of this desk jobs stuff. He is constantly on his feet lifting stuff and ect. The most he has worked in a day is about 20 hrs. (how is that even possible with 24hrs in a day) believe me.... he has done it. At times yes... he does get a little on edge with lack of sleep, but he is the most selfless guy ever. I appreciate everything he does for this family. He made it possible for us to buy a house before we were married for 2 years... now I'd say that's hard work. It's not easy to buy a house haha... A LOT of saving and managing money goes into play. I know he works hard for this family and Alleah and I miss him a lot when he is gone, but when he is here it makes the time together so much more special. 

Joey is an AWESOME dad. He loves being a dad. One thing he said that made him love me (there are other reasons too) but the main one was: I wanted to be a mom. & he really wanted to be a dad. That's probably why we started having kids so early in our marriage. Alleah absolutely loves her dad. When he gets off work she gets sooooo excited she literally runs to him smiling and holding out her arms for him to pick her up. Watching those two play together just makes my heart melt. Joey is so excited for baby number 2 to be here. before Alleah was born he did want a boy. Now that he just loves his little girl to pieces he actually wants all girls (he's crazy) He would love a boy, but he loves his little girl so much he wont be sad if he never gets his boy. Everytime I eat something he says "feed our baby" :) It makes me love him so much more when he talks about our children and when we come up with names together. 

Love: Joey & I have been married for 2 years & have been together for almost 3 years. BEST almost 3 years ever!! Yes we have had some hard times, but what couple hasn't? we work thru it and in the end love each other more than anything. He is my best friend. I can tell him everything and he will do the same for me. When I'm upset about something that has happened I will just lay there and cry on his chest and he will tell me its okay and he's here for me. I am so grateful for that. I love having this man by my side through thick and thin, better or for worse. He is my rock. I love just laughing and goofing off with him. He is truly an amazing husband, father & friend. 

Alleah & I Love you Joey :)  

Our Crazy Family :)

Update:

Joey: busy, busy, busy. Joey is constantly on the go. He works a lot to provide for this family. He does an awesome job at it. He is tired a lot, but he has a "can do" attitude. He gets 5 hrs of sleep.... maybe less & he is still able to work sometimes 18hr days. He knows why he's doing it & he enjoys doing it (most of the time) I tell him "quit one of your jobs" but he actually enjoys both jobs. He has no idea which one he'd quit. Bonus he actually likes his jobs or I think he wouldn't have that positive attitude. He has recently decided to go back to school and continue his education in becoming a firefighter; he will be going back either end of this year, or beginning of next.

Me: I am not as busy as Joey, but I do consider myself busy. I am still at home with Alleah & finishing up my schooling. I should be done end of next month if all goes well. If I don't, I will buy an extension (4 months) I might not even need all that time, but that's what they have to offer. I absolutely love being at home with Alleah... Its so rewarding. Love watching her & her cute little personality
My Birthday: It was so much fun. I definitely got spoiled by Joey & my family. I spent the day swimming with family & then had my dad & mom make my favorite dinner. BBQ chicken & cheesey potatoes. Then that following Monday (Joey's day off) Joey took me to Fujiyamas Japanese steak house. He decided to take me there for my birthday since its so expensive & it was a special occasion :) After that we went & saw Despicable me 2 :) It was a great time.

Alleah: She's always on the go. Ever since she started walking (11 months) she never stops. When she crawled she'd sit and play. No not anymore. This kid insists to be walking most of the time. She will carry toys and what not, but she will not sit and play for very long. Unless its in her room looking at books. She LOVES books. I'm afraid she will tear the paper books, but she does just sit and look at them. She has learned how to wave and say "hi" it is the CUTEST thing ever! She has developed a little temper. It last like a second and she gets over it, but I've been trying to teach her that its not okay. She's almost 14 months old & its crazy! I love our little toddler. She is just so much fun. She loves to play with her daddy.

Baby #2: Not much to update here.... almost out of the 1st trimester & I'm feeling great! Sickness lasted about 2 weeks & now it's gone. I am exhausted more often, but that's normal. Can't wait to find out the gender end of next month!!! :)

UPDATE

Life with the Perry's 

Yesterday was a super busy fun day! We all went to Dr. Ortolano's office for my very 1st check up for Baby #2. I've got to say... It was really weird being back there. Everyone remembered us. (sidenote) Dr. Ortolano used to be Joey's dad's partner... then everyone in that office left him and stayed with Ortolano after what happened. Anyway, they all knew Joey right away. I'd have to say everyone knowing my husband made me feel better about everything. They treated us amazing. I LOVE the ultrasound tech. She is amazing. Libby has done every single ultrasound of mine. We always have the same nurse... she is so cool. I really like her. Most of the people in that office are members of the Church which is also a bonus. It was so cool seeing an ultrasound of the baby...again. In my mind I was like "that's in me" Just didn't seem real yet until I saw an ultrasound I guess. Everything looked awesome they said. The heartbeat was SUPER fast. 185. That's even faster than what Alleah's was her whole pregnancy. So, guesses are GIRL. But my guess... is Boy. Just to make my husband happy. I'd thought I'd guess what he's guessing. Either way... we will be super happy if its another girl (Alleah has a best friend) or a boy :) We are super excited to become parents again. Joey's face when he saw the ultrasound... Priceless. He's such a good Daddy to Alleah. I know he will be a good Daddy to this baby as well. He's so great! Alleah & I love him so much!

Also, Alleah turned 13 months old yesterday as well :)
She is such a big girl. At the office in the waiting room she was just walking around playing with the other toys. She loved it.

For the past month Alleah has hit a few milestones. Not to many since I wrote about her turning 1. But Alleah has gotten so smart. We are teaching her the animal sounds. She knows how to bark when I say "what does a dog say" & she meows when I say "what does a cat say." She is the cutest. Also, lately she has been learning to walk over, hand me what she has when I ask for it. Sometimes she gives me it anyway when I don't ask. But she is learning to listen to me. She also got 2 more teeth!! total: 7 teeth: 4 on top. 3 on bottom. Thats about it. She just has such a personality. She is so fun. She talks to us as if we can understand... and when we laugh she "fake" laughs. Like its not a giggle. Its like she's in the conversation haha. It is so fun to take her out to restaurants. She just has a blast. Just yesterday I was craving breakfast food... & we literally had none. So we went to Sharis. Alleah loved it. She was just talking away eating the food we let her feed herself & talked away. Everywhere we go Alleah is complimented. Lucky girl. We love her. & hope baby #2 is much like her. :) Sleeper, eats good & loves to play. Perfect baby :)

Yesterday Joey finally went swimming with Alleah and I. Alleah has a kitty pool at our house.. but she hates it. I have no idea why. I even warm it up for her. But at the big pool Alleah has a blast. I loved watching Joey and Alleah play. It was so fun. Can't wait to do that more often :)

My schooling: I am supposed to be done my school end of August. I have done so much on it. But I'm getting stressed for time. I can buy an extension, but I hope I wont have to. I just might tho. If I do its an extension for 4 months.
Joey: Still working his butt off.

Thats our life :)